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Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Taiwan, with initial reports of minor injuries, damage
TAIPEI, Taiwan — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. (1600 GMT Monday), with its epicenter 12 kilometers (7 miles) north of Yujing at a preliminary depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), USGS said. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration recorded a magnitude of 6.4.
There were no immediate reports of deaths from the quake, though rescuers were still assessing damage.
Taiwan’s fire department said that six people, including a child, were rescued from a collapsed house in Nanxi District, Tainan city, with minor injuries. Another person was injured by falling objects. The Zhuwei bridge on a provincial highway was reported to be damaged.
Last April, a magnitude 7.4 quake hit the island’s mountainous eastern coast of Hualien, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 1,000 others. The strongest earthquake in 25 years was followed by hundreds of aftershocks.
Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.
Early this morning, Taiwan was rocked by a magnitude 6 earthquake that caused minor injuries and damage throughout the region. According to initial reports, the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt across the island.
The earthquake caused buildings to sway and roads to crack, leading to minor injuries to several residents. Some buildings also suffered damage, with reports of cracked walls and fallen debris. Thankfully, no major injuries or fatalities have been reported so far.
Local authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and providing assistance to those affected. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and take precautions as aftershocks are expected in the coming hours.
Our thoughts are with the people of Taiwan as they recover from this natural disaster. We hope for a swift and smooth recovery for all those affected. Stay safe, Taiwan.
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